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River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 29 2024 Mon

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Fun Bags

9:00am–9:30am
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Family Fun Bags

9:00am–9:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last

Reservation

OPRF Blitz Chess Tournament

9:30am–12:45pm
Aug 3 2024 Sat

OPRF Blitz Chess Tournament

9:30am–12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

I hope to run a quick chess tournament on Saturday, August 3rd. The following requirements have been implemented to avoid any potential issues:

10 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Cancelled

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Cancelled

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 3 2024 Sat

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

10:00am–11:00am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

11 am
12 pm
Reservation

Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Affinity Group

12:45pm–2:15pm
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Affinity Group

12:45pm–2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

This is the monthly meeting of our Nonprofit Affinity Group.

1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Gentle Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 29 2024 Mon

Gentle Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a Gentle Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

Rescheduled from July 13.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

River Forest's Forgotten Place: The History of Edgewater Park

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 3 2024 Sat

River Forest's Forgotten Place: The History of Edgewater Park

2:00pm–3:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

OPRF Historical Society volunteer Frank FioRito presents his research on a forgotten piece of River Forest history.

3 pm
Reservation

The Puzzling World of Winston Breen Book Discussion

3:15pm–5:00pm
Jul 31 2024 Wed

The Puzzling World of Winston Breen Book Discussion

3:15pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

The Puzzling World of Winston Breen Book Discussion.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Art Project

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 31 2024 Wed

Community Art Project

3:30pm–4:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesdays and is ongoing. Last day to participate will be August 14th.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 1 2024 Thu

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance registration required.

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